Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBoarhills, pill boxes 1250m NW of
Pill boxes

Boarhills, pill boxes 1250m NW of

Scotland
HES SM10862
Site type
Pill boxes
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Boarhills, pill boxes 1250m NW of is a concrete defensive structure constructed during the Second World War as part of Britain's anti-invasion preparations. Located in Fife, Scotland, the pill box belongs to a network of fortifications hastily erected along the Scottish coast between 1940 and 1941 in response to the threat of German invasion. These small concrete bunkers were designed to house machine-gun emplacements and provide observation posts to defend against potential amphibious assault. The structure survives as archaeological evidence of the Home Defence preparations undertaken during the critical early years of the war.

Boarhills, pill boxes 1250m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10862. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Boarhills, pill boxes 1250m NW of?

Boarhills, pill boxes 1250m NW of is a concrete defensive structure constructed during the Second World War as part of Britain's anti-invasion preparations. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10862.

Who is responsible for protecting Boarhills, pill boxes 1250m NW of?

Boarhills, pill boxes 1250m NW of is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM10862.

What other scheduled monuments are near Boarhills, pill boxes 1250m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kittock's Den, souterrain (0.5 km), Kittock's Den, fort (0.5 km), Peekie Bridge, bridge over Kenly Water 50m E of Peekie Mill (2.6 km).

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